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New York Food Business Laws

northeast region · Pop. 19,571,216

Limited13 published categoriesLatest recorded review: June 19, 2026

Recorded review dates for 13 of 13 published categories. A review date is not a guarantee that requirements are current.

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Informational Only: This information is compiled from public sources for educational purposes and may not reflect the most recent changes. Verify all requirements with your state's regulatory agency before starting or operating a food business. This is not legal advice.

Cottage Food

Workable

New York has no revenue cap (previously had one, removed in recent years). Must register for a Home Processor Exemption with NY Agriculture & Markets (free, ~2 weeks). If on private well water, must provide water analysis. Chocolate and chocolate-covered items are prohibited — NY is the only state with this rule. No wholesale. Internet sales and shipping are allowed within New York State only (no out-of-state shipping). Proposed bill A5836 (2025) would reimpose a $12,500 cap.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap currently. Proposed A5836 (2025) would reimpose $12,500 cap.

License
Required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

Canning & Preserves

Workable

New York allows high-acid canned goods (jams, jellies, fruit butter) under Home Processor Exemption. Permit required. pH testing mandatory for acidified foods. No online sales. Low-acid canning prohibited.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No explicit cap but must not be principal source of income

License
Required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Not allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumerfarmers-market

Honey

Workable

New York allows honey under Home Processor Exemption. Apiary registration required ($10 fee). Permit required. No online sales. Honey is one of the most commonly sold home-processed products in NY. Separate honey exemption may apply for small producers.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No explicit cap but must not be principal source of income

License
Required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Not allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumerfarmers-market

Specialty Foods

Workable

New York allows specialty dry goods under Home Processor Exemption. Permit required. Dried herbs specifically listed as permitted. Tea blends and spice blends also allowed. No online sales. Nut butters and infused oils prohibited.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No explicit cap but must not be principal source of income

License
Required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Not allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumerfarmers-market

Pet Treats

Workable

New York allows certain non-perishable pet treats (biscuits, cookies, dehydrated treats) to be made from home kitchens under limited conditions, provided they do not contain meat and are sold directly to consumers. For full commercial distribution, registration through the Department of Agriculture and Markets is required at $75 annual license plus $50 per product.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap; home kitchen allowed for limited non-perishable treats

License
Required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumer

Fermented Foods

Limited

New York does not permit fermented foods under its Home Processor Exemption. Fermented foods and beverages are explicitly excluded. Commercial food processing license and inspected facility required.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

Fermented foods not permitted under cottage food law

License
Required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Not allowed

Recorded Label Requirements

  • N/A — fermented foods not permitted under cottage food

Food Freedom Laws

Limited

New York has no standalone Food Freedom Act. Homemade food sales are governed by New York's cottage food law, which is moderately permissive (no revenue cap, registration/permit required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap currently. Proposed A5836 (2025) would reimpose $12,500 cap.

License
Required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Not allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumerfarmers-market

Domestic Kitchen

Limited

New York has no standalone domestic-kitchen / home-kitchen license tier. Home food production is governed by New York's cottage food law, which is moderately permissive (no revenue cap, registration/permit required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap currently. Proposed A5836 (2025) would reimpose $12,500 cap.

License
Required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Not allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumerfarmers-market

Farm Direct

Limited

New York has no standalone farm-direct exemption. Farm value-added products are governed by New York's cottage food law, which is moderately permissive (no revenue cap, registration/permit required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap currently. Proposed A5836 (2025) would reimpose $12,500 cap.

License
Required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Not allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumerfarmers-market

Complete Pet Food

Limited

New York requires full commercial feed registration for complete & balanced pet food. The limited home kitchen allowance for non-perishable pet treats does NOT extend to complete & balanced products. Registration through the Department of Agriculture and Markets at $75 annual license plus $50 per product. Commercial facility required. AAFCO nutritional adequacy profiles must be met.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap; home kitchen exemption does not apply to complete pet food

License
Required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

wholesale

Raw Pet Food

Limited

New York requires full commercial feed registration for raw pet food. The limited home kitchen allowance for non-perishable treats does NOT apply to raw products. Registration through the Department of Agriculture and Markets at $75 annual license plus $50 per product. Pathogen testing mandatory. Commercial facility with HACCP plan required.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap; home kitchen exemption does not apply to raw pet food

License
Required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

wholesale

Pet Supplements

Workable

New York requires commercial feed registration for pet supplements through the Department of Agriculture and Markets. Annual license $75 plus $50 per product. The limited home kitchen allowance for pet treats does NOT apply to supplements. CBD pet supplements require specific registration.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap; home kitchen exemption does not apply to supplements

License
Required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

wholesaleretail

Pet Bakery

Workable

New York allows certain non-perishable pet treats (biscuits, cookies, dehydrated treats) to be made from home kitchens under limited conditions — products cannot contain meat and must be sold directly to consumers. For full commercial distribution, registration through the Department of Agriculture and Markets is required at $75 plus $50 per product. This makes New York one of the more accessible states for pet bakeries.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap; home kitchen allowed for limited non-perishable baked treats

License
Required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumer

Pet Food Regulations for New York

Commercial feed licensing, AAFCO compliance, fees, and feed control official contact

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Business Formation in New York

Review business-formation options and the recorded fees for New York. Confirm current fees and obligations with the state filing office; forming an entity does not guarantee asset protection.

LLC Filing Fee

$200

Annual Fee

$9

Processing Estimate

~10 days

DBA Fee

$0

  • • Publication requirement: $200-$1,950+ depending on county
  • • Operating agreement required within 90 days
  • • Consider Albany County for cheapest publication
  • • Expedited: 24hr $25, same-day $75, 2hr $150
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New York Public Signal

13 of 13 published categories assessed. An overall band requires every published category to be assessed.

Revenue-cap periods follow normalized display labels, not verified legal reset rules. Missing or unrecognized periods display as annual; confirm the applicable period with the regulator.

Cottage Food

Workable

Canning & Preserves

Workable

Honey

Workable

Specialty Foods

Workable

Pet Treats

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Recorded Products

breads

rolls

biscuits

bagels

muffins

doughnuts

cookies

jams

jellies

candies

caramel corn

peanut brittle

dried spices

dried herbs

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name
  • producer name and full physical home address
  • ingredients listed by weight
  • net quantity in dual units
  • allergen information
  • not inspected by Dept of Agriculture & Markets disclaimer

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • nutrition facts

N.Y. Agric. & Mkts. Law § 276-c

Recorded review: June 19, 2026

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farm-stand

Recorded Products

jams

jellies

fruit butter

apple butter

fruit preserves

Recorded Label Requirements

  • producer name
  • address
  • ingredients
  • allergens
  • Produced in a Home Kitchen label
  • pH testing required for acidified foods

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • nutrition facts
  • net weight

N.Y. Agric. & Mkts. Law 276-c

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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farm-stand

Recorded Products

raw honey

filtered honey

creamed honey

comb honey

infused honey

beeswax products

Recorded Label Requirements

  • producer name
  • address
  • product name (honey)
  • net weight
  • Produced in a Home Kitchen label

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • USDA grade
  • floral source
  • nutrition facts
  • allergens

N.Y. Agric. & Mkts. Law 276-c; N.Y. Agric. & Mkts. Law § 172 (Apiary)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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farm-stand

Recorded Products

dried herbs

spice blends

tea blends

dry mixes

seasoning packets

flavored salts

Recorded Label Requirements

  • producer name
  • address
  • ingredients
  • allergens
  • Produced in a Home Kitchen label
  • net weight

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • nutrition facts

N.Y. Agric. & Mkts. Law 276-c

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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farmers-market
online
wholesale
retail

Recorded Products

dog treats

cat treats

pet biscuits

dehydrated treats

pet cookies (non-meat, non-perishable)

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name
  • species designation
  • guaranteed analysis (for commercially distributed products)
  • ingredient list (AAFCO names)
  • net weight
  • manufacturer name and address
  • nutritional adequacy statement or treat designation

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • calorie content
  • feeding directions

N.Y. Agric. & Mkts. Law § 129 et seq. (New York Commercial Feed Law)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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N.Y. Agric. & Mkts. Law 276-c (fermented foods explicitly excluded)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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roadside-stand
from-home

Recorded Products

breads

rolls

biscuits

bagels

muffins

doughnuts

cookies

jams

jellies

candies

caramel corn

peanut brittle

dried spices

dried herbs

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name
  • producer name and full physical home address
  • ingredients listed by weight
  • net quantity in dual units
  • allergen information
  • not inspected by Dept of Agriculture & Markets disclaimer

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • nutrition facts

No dedicated Food Freedom Act; governed by N.Y. Agric. & Mkts. Law § 276-c

Recorded review: June 18, 2026

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roadside-stand
from-home

Recorded Products

breads

rolls

biscuits

bagels

muffins

doughnuts

cookies

jams

jellies

candies

caramel corn

peanut brittle

dried spices

dried herbs

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name
  • producer name and full physical home address
  • ingredients listed by weight
  • net quantity in dual units
  • allergen information
  • not inspected by Dept of Agriculture & Markets disclaimer

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • nutrition facts

No dedicated domestic-kitchen / home-kitchen license tier; governed by N.Y. Agric. & Mkts. Law § 276-c

Recorded review: June 18, 2026

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roadside-stand
from-home

Recorded Products

breads

rolls

biscuits

bagels

muffins

doughnuts

cookies

jams

jellies

candies

caramel corn

peanut brittle

dried spices

dried herbs

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name
  • producer name and full physical home address
  • ingredients listed by weight
  • net quantity in dual units
  • allergen information
  • not inspected by Dept of Agriculture & Markets disclaimer

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • nutrition facts

No dedicated farm-direct exemption; governed by N.Y. Agric. & Mkts. Law § 276-c

Recorded review: June 18, 2026

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retail
online
direct-to-consumer

Recorded Products

dry kibble

wet/canned food

semi-moist food

fresh refrigerated food

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name with species designator
  • guaranteed analysis (crude protein min, crude fat min, crude fiber max, moisture max)
  • ingredient list using AAFCO-defined names in descending order by weight
  • nutritional adequacy statement (formulation or feeding trial method)
  • feeding directions
  • net weight
  • manufacturer name and address

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • calorie content
  • AAFCO feeding trial statement
  • life stage designation

N.Y. Agric. & Mkts. Law § 129 et seq. (New York Commercial Feed Law)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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retail
online

Recorded Products

raw frozen pet food

freeze-dried raw

dehydrated raw

raw bones

raw meaty bones

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name with species designator
  • guaranteed analysis (crude protein min, crude fat min, crude fiber max, moisture max)
  • ingredient list using AAFCO-defined names
  • nutritional adequacy statement or treat designation
  • safe handling instructions
  • storage and temperature requirements
  • net weight
  • manufacturer name and address

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • calorie content
  • feeding directions

N.Y. Agric. & Mkts. Law § 129 et seq. (New York Commercial Feed Law)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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online
direct-to-consumer

Recorded Products

joint supplements (glucosamine/chondroitin)

probiotics

omega fatty acids

vitamins

minerals

digestive enzymes

calming supplements

hemp-derived CBD (with specific registration)

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name with species designator
  • guaranteed analysis
  • ingredient list using AAFCO-defined names
  • directions for use/dosage
  • net weight
  • manufacturer name and address
  • intended use statement

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • NASC quality seal
  • calorie content
  • caution/warning statements

N.Y. Agric. & Mkts. Law § 129 et seq. (New York Commercial Feed Law)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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farmers-market
online
wholesale
retail

Recorded Products

baked dog biscuits

pet cookies (non-meat, non-perishable)

peanut butter cookies

pumpkin treats

dehydrated treats

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name
  • species designation
  • ingredient list (AAFCO names)
  • treat/snack designation
  • net weight
  • manufacturer name and address

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • guaranteed analysis
  • calorie content
  • feeding directions

N.Y. Agric. & Mkts. Law § 129 et seq. (New York Commercial Feed Law)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

Full Details Get Roadmap
Workable

Fermented Foods

Limited

Food Freedom Laws

Limited

Domestic Kitchen

Limited

Farm Direct

Limited

Complete Pet Food

Limited

Raw Pet Food

Limited

Pet Supplements

Workable

Pet Bakery

Workable

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